The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 5

This volume presents a meticulous survey of the heath genus Erica, bringing together botanical precision and striking visual detail. Published in the mid‑19th century as the fifth instalment of a six‑volume series, it offers corrected and enlarged text, with each species described in both Latin and English. The work is complemented by a series of coloured engravings that highlight flowers, leaves, stems and seed structures.

Listeners will be guided through a variety of Cape‑of‑Good‑Hope heaths, from the white‑blooming Erica Andromedæflora to the golden‑yellow Erica aurea and the reddish, sticky Erica aristata. Each entry notes the plant’s growth habit, leaf arrangement, flower shape and seasonal flowering window, often accompanied by magnified plates of anthers, corollas and seed buds. The clear, systematic format makes the book a valuable reference for botanists, gardeners and anyone curious about the diversity of these rugged shrubs.